And what about Victoria, who would have to be spent on the political marriage?
Well, Elliot was one of their own. That was basically sending resources around in a circle until they came back. Round it off, and it was practically free.
Besides, Elliot was the Royal Family's only supporter. Spending one Victoria to strap him to the Royal Family's chariot was a guaranteed win!
As long as Elliot dared agree, Sidney could tie Victoria up, pack her in a crate, and send her over on the spot.
Sidney stood to lose nothing, but when Elliot did the math, he broke out in a cold sweat.
If he really entered into a political marriage with Victoria, wouldn't he be watched all day, unable to touch the Difference Engine?
His cheat would be rendered completely useless!
Even worse, given Victoria's relationship with Vanessa, she would definitely insist on bringing Vanessa along.
Once Vanessa came to his estate, could he possibly control her right in front of Victoria?
Then the Cult Leader he had worked so hard to cultivate would be unusable too. He would lose his shirt!
So, looking at the eager Sidney and Michel, who had rolled up his sleeves in preparation, Elliot's expression instantly turned solemn.
"We're at a critical juncture, with our very survival at stake. How could I, Elliot, take advantage of someone in their hour of need?"
"A political marriage isn't something we should be discussing right now."
Sidney froze, not quite understanding what he meant.
The resources were going to him, but Victoria was being returned?
Was this man running a charity?
Elliot cleared his throat. "Let's discuss the resources once things have stabilized. You... put it in writing."
Although he intended to give up the resources, simply handing them over wouldn't be ideal. It